Welding Robot Programmer

Are you looking for a place where collaboration, growth and a desire to win are at the core of everything you do? At National Cart Company (NCC), we believe in dignity, integrity, growth, and curiosity -values that shape our culture and drive our success. Our motto, Built to Win , isn't just words to us; it's how we approach every task and challenge. While we can teach you technical skills, we know that embracing these values is what truly makes a difference.

As an essential business , we manufacture industrial metal products used by Fortune 500 companies-think grocery stocking carts, distribution center carts, and cart corrals. Your work here will have a direct impact on products that millions of people rely on every day.

We are currently looking for a Robot Programmer to join our team!

Associate Benefits at National Cart Company: Supporting Our Work Family

Benefits

At National Cart Company, a proud family-owned business, we treat our employees like family, offering benefits designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. National Cart Company is proud to offer the following benefits:

• Weekly Pay: Enjoy the convenience of weekly paychecks, ensuring your financial needs are met promptly and regularly.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate and unwind with 7 paid holidays-New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day-plus a closed day after Thanksgiving to spend quality time with loved ones.
• Monthly Incentive Program: We reward your hard work with a monthly bonus that shows our commitment to valuing your contributions.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous vacation and incentive time so you can recharge and make the most of your time outside of work.
• Earn up to 4 Incentive Days: When you take additional shifts outside your normal schedule in a week, you can earn additional time off.
• Perfect Attendance Rewards: At National Cart Company, we deeply value your commitment to showing up every day, ready to make a difference.
• Health Insurance Support: We cover most of your health insurance premiums, making it easier to stay protected and focused on what matters. We offer three different plan designs to fit your needs.
• Cart Cash Program: Our 'Cart Cash' program grows with your seniority and helps cover group insurance such as dental, vision, and disability-rewarding your loyalty to National Cart.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Get added peace of mind with fully covered life insurance that helps protect your future, as well as the future of your loved ones.
• 401(k) Matching: Take advantage of our $1-for-$1 401(k) match up to 5% - starting after 60 days and fully vested after one year - to help you build a solid financial future.
• Annual Profit-Sharing: Share in annual profit-sharing that rewards team success and helps you invest in your future.
• Parental Leave: Welcome new family members with one full week of paternity leave, giving you time to bond and celebrate.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow with us as part of the National Cart family, with exciting pathways to advance your career and build a legacy.
• Cross-Training Opportunities: Build new skills through cross-training that boosts your confidence, strengthens your abilities, and prepares you for future opportunities.
• Team-Building Activities: Build stronger connections with your team through engaging events that encourage collaboration and teamwork.
• Casual Dress Environment: Work comfortably and express your personal style with a relaxed and casual dress code.
• Shift Differentials: At National Cart Company, we know that working non-standard hours shows incredible dedication, and we're excited to reward that commitment with our Shift Differential Program! This program is designed to boost your earnings when you work those essential 2nd or 3rd shifts, making your hard work even more rewarding.
• Seniority Awards: At National Cart Company, we cherish the dedication and loyalty of our Associates. Our Service Awards Program is designed to honor your commitment with cash rewards that grow as your tenure with us does. Thank you for being part of the NCC family!
• AND MORE....
  
  

At National Cart, we're more than a workplace-we're a family that values your dedication, supports your growth, and celebrates your life's moments, big and small.

Job Summary: Sets up and programs robots and adjusts measurements as needed. The role of Robot Programmer also services as a Robot Operator .

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of fixtures and operating robotic welding machines is preferred (Ideally Miller, Lincoln or OTC models for steel/aluminum welding.)
• Ability to read a tape measure to fractions and decimals.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Completes training for programming of one or more robot models. Knows all safe robot manipulations.
• Selects correct program from approved program listing and maintains strict controls over program file management (saving/deleting/revising).
• Sets up and operates robotic welders to produce quality parts. Knows weld acceptance criteria for steel and aluminum.
• Records all operational issues in Logbook and follows troubleshooting procedures.
• Knows and follows protocol for who/when to call for assistance with operational issues.
• Adjusts machinery (program touch-up for rework) as needed to maintain part quality.
• Performs preventative maintenance of fixtures and equipment to maintain good working order. Schedules maintenance work as needed with the Maintenance Department.
• Completes mechanical changeovers as needed.
• Proficient at changing fixtures, programs, and robot changeover from Aluminum to Steel.
• Completes 3rd Party training on programming for one or more robot models.
• Capable of designing programs for new or existing products.
• Creates new standard weld file types.
• Utilizes a common trouble shooting approaches, troubleshoots the difference between material variation, fixture variation, robot position (& associated equipment issues), and programs weld parameter issues as needed to deliver proper weld placement and proper weld quality.
• Implements improvements to programs and/or fixtures to reduce total cycle time.
• Standardizes weld parameters across programs to optimize quality and total cycle time.
• Utilizes IQMS to correctly identify parts, determines part locations, checks inventory, closes out orders and other daily functions.
• Professionally communicates production issues, seeks clarification and resolution from front line employees and management.
• Performs tasks safely including wearing safety glasses and gloves as described in JHA requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to company regulations and embodies NCC's Values.
  
  

Physical Activity for this position: Essential for job function requires the ability to (with or without reasonable accommodations):

• Balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and reaches to work overhead.
• Walks or stands for a minimum of 8 hours with limited breaks.
• Pushes and pulls materials, fingers and grasps parts and components.
• Exerts up to fifty pounds of force frequently.
• Pays close visual acuity to perform inspections and operate machines.
• Tolerates extremes in weather and machine temperature.
• Tolerates loud noise.
• Extensive use with power/hand tools.
• Requires visual acuity to access details (I.e., prints, parts, work orders, etc.)
• Requires communication skills so ideas and instructions can be given clearly and/or quickly and understood.
• Requires the ability to distinguish between speech, machinery, and other sounds to understand instructions and/or directions.
  
  

This description contains primary duties and does not necessarily reflect all responsibilities and duties for this position.

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